"hi, am a webdesigner basically i was working on projects for 2 years but later due to the crisis in the market i was transferred to the training department where i was working as a trainer, but when i want to work again on projects am unable to work because of lengthy working hours almost everyday and constant changing of technologies,Hence i decided to change my career.As i completed my MBA in HR specialization and took the training in core hr from a professional institute. My question is is this a right decision? How are the HR fields and the future prospects? How should i start my career? Shall i start as a recruiter and then later what should i do? I don't find jobs in core hr? How can i change from recruiter to core hr? How is sap hr? Shall i go for that? How is this for a fresher? Totally according to this how the salaries range in Hyderabad, India. Thanks I am in lots of confusion as to what to do? I thought of taking mulltimedia as a freelance.."

You are asking several questions only you can answer. I would strongly suggest you hire a good career coach and plan accordingly.

In my experience you can be successful in any career path that aligns with your natural talents, behaviors, motivators and skills.

HR is a vast field by itself (Training, Benefits, Compliance, Organization Development etc..) you need to carefully review your interests and skills and compare those with various HR functional requirements before you make career changes.

Best Wishes!

Raj Tedla

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Cristina Tirulnic

December 28, 2010 09:30 AM

Hi,

I think you've already made your decision since you've completed an MBA in HR. The fact that you took training as a core subject and that you worked as a trainer makes me think that a logical decision is to continue with training - internal trainer or external. but you may want to define your expertise in training - what exactly you can teach/facilitate.

Just an idea
Cristina

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smiller34

December 28, 2010 11:48 AM

You may have an interesting combination of skills to focus on HRIT programs and portals. Training and web development may lend itself to an institution that does lots of on-line training. Recruiting is a unique field and requires extensive hours as well as a passion for meeting loads of new people. Pursue that if it is something you love.

You may want to do some skill assessments and competency reviews to decide what you like to do best.

I have a career tool that I use with some of my clients that explores the bigger picture. Here are some questions to consider.

My last 3 job titles?

Top 3 duties under each of these titles?

What did you like best about the job?

What frustrated you about the job?

What did you like best/least about your boss/company?

What do others say I am good at?

What do I think I am good at?

What tasks to I put off doing?

What tasks are first on my to do/project list?

How do other describe me in 3-4 words?

What are my core technical skills?

What behaviors or competencies do I use the most?

What is the best environment for me (team, partnership, consulting, large/small company,?etc.)?

Hi, Thanks for answer my doubt is whether changing from graphic designing to HR field is good.

I can take graphic designing as a part time freelancing

IN HR, first I should start as RECRUITER and how to go into a GENERALIST profile. How is the demand in Hyderabad.what is the salary range in India.how is the future, but i dont want to work in night shifts

The deeper you go into one area of expertise in HR, the more difficult it is to transition to core HR (if you are referring to the generalist as Core). That's not to say that it's impossible?just more challenging. In terms of the future in HR, Training is a good place to be. See this article? http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2010/12/06/best-career-2011-training-specialist.html.

Perhaps you should consider a previous poster's advice of seeking a career coach/mentor. Someone who can help you identify your areas of expertise, your motivators, demotivators, etc.

You need to identify you passion before choosing your career path. This is
imperative else you would repent later.

Most of them, who aspire to pursue MBA or PGDBM, end up choosing HR as a
specialisation without knowing the prospects in the field.

As you have mentioned, there is more demand for recruitment compared to post
recruitment. If you wish to choose recruitment then, you need to develop a
go-getter attitude. You need to be self motivated and with high energy
level. The work pressure is never ending and you cannot expect a leisure
time at any point of your career. It is the most challenging and rewarding
career. Your performance is evident to showcase for your future career
growth. You would attain job satisfaction out of it but it involves a lot of
pain.
Many organizations have switched to SAP and learning SAP would add value to
your profile. It involves a huge investment and you can be a part of C&B
team after successful completion of the course. This role demands an eye for
detail and you can not afford to make mistakes. Mistakes are viewed
seriously and is sensitive as well.

There are many HR professionals available for Employee Engagement, retention
and to perform a generalist role. You need to specialise in one of the areas
to stand out in the crowd.

In the new era, Organizations are viewing HR as Business partners to think
strategically and to come up with innovative ideas which would add value to
the business. Transaction based work is removed from the Line HR and taken
care by Shared Services in bigger brands.